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Carpinteria real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Carpinteria real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

May 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026

Median sale price
$900K
-8.4% from Q2 '26
Median list price
$1.5M
-1.1% from Q2 '26
Active listings
64
-3% from Q2 '26
Homes sold
37
-14% from Q2 '26
New pendings
34
-5.6% from Q2 '26
New listings
41
-6.8% from Q2 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Carpinteria

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Carpinteria Q3 '21 Q3 '22 Q3 '23 Q3 '24 Q3 '25 Q2 '26 Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $875K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $790K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $1M Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $1.1M Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $1.3M Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $1.1M Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $1.1M Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $950K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $1.1M Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $1.4M Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $785K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $1.2M Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $971K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $1.5M Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $990K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $1.1M Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $1.4M Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $1.3M Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $1.2M Median sale price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $982K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $1.2M Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $790K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $1.2M Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $1.3M Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $825K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $1M Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $1.6M Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $1.1M Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $1.4M Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $913K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $830K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $1.3M Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $1.5M Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $1.1M Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $1.5M Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $1.2M Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $1.5M Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $1.1M Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $875K Median list price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $1.5M Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $875K Median list price $1.2M Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $790K Median list price $790K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $1M Median list price $1.2M Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $1.3M Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $1.3M Median list price $825K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $1M Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $1.6M Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $950K Median list price $1.1M Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $1.4M Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $1.4M Median list price $913K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $785K Median list price $830K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $1.2M Median list price $1.3M Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $971K Median list price $1.5M Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $1.5M Median list price $1.1M Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $990K Median list price $1.5M Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $1.2M Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $1.4M Median list price $1.5M Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $1.3M Median list price $1.1M Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $1.2M Median list price $875K Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 Median sale price $982K Median list price $1.5M
Median sale price
Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).

Inventory in Carpinteria has expanded on a rolling three-month basis, with active listings up about 20% year over year. New listings have risen nearly 30% over the same period, while homes sold have surged more than 45%, showing that additional supply is being quickly absorbed. Pending sales are also up by roughly 32% from a year ago, underscoring steady contract activity.

Pricing is adjusting alongside this stronger flow of homes. The typical home value over the latest three-month window is down about 19% year over year, even as the median list price has climbed roughly 7%, suggesting sellers are testing higher ask prices while buyers negotiate more firmly. Despite that pullback in sale prices, the average sale-to-list ratio sits just above 100%, indicating that many homes still close near or slightly above asking.

Homes are moving at a brisker pace than last year, with median days on market at 33 days and down sharply in the rolling annual comparison. Months of supply has dropped to 2.4 and is significantly lower than a year ago, reinforcing Carpinteria’s status as a seller’s market. About one-third of recent sales closed above list price, and more than half of homes went off market within two weeks, reflecting solid buyer demand. In this kind of fast-moving environment, Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with an agent who understands how to navigate these shifts.



Learn more about what Carpinteria has to offer.

Carpinteria offers residents a relaxed coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches, abundant outdoor spaces, a tight-knit community, and a thriving local scene of shops and eateries.

Carpinteria offers a quieter, small-town alternative to nearby Santa Barbara and Ventura, with a strong local identity shaped by agricultural roots and a low-key beach culture. Residents enjoy walkable neighborhoods that connect easily to Carpinteria State Beach, downtown shops, and family-owned restaurants along Linden Avenue. The community is close-knit, with long-term residents, surf families, and remote professionals sharing the same laid-back pace of life.

Outdoor access defines daily living here. Locals hike the coastal bluffs on the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, watch seals at the rookery, or take kids to play at Tar Pits Park. Coffee meetups often happen at Lucky Llama Coffee House, while community events gather around the Carpinteria Community Library and annual festivals. Families value the local schools, supported by the Carpinteria Unified School District, and the easy train connection at Carpinteria Station makes regional commuting more manageable.

Whether you already live here or are moving from nearby Santa Barbara, the real estate market in Carpinteria rewards timing and preparation. Beach condos, classic bungalows, and agricultural properties can move quickly, and each pocket of town has its own character and pricing. Agent Pronto can connect you with a knowledgeable local agent who understands the nuances of Carpinteria and can help both buyers and sellers plan the right move at the right time.

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“Our Mom had recently passed and needed to sell her home in Lancaster, CA. I have known Amy for a long time and quite familair with her real estate knowledge and skill. However, being that it was so far away from where she is based, we weren't sure she could help us. Amy assured us (My Brother and Sister-in-law) that the distance would not be an issue. She was right! As soon as we started with Amy, everthing went very smooth, fast and easier than we had anticipated. Amy is very knowledgeable, experienced, professional and always accessible if we had any questions or concerns. I would definitely recommend Amy to friends and family members for any real estate needs.”

John Heffelfinger · Lancaster, CA

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Century 21 Peak
“April Hugh was wonderful to work with. I was a first-time homebuyer, and her knowledge and expertise were crucial throughout the process. She explained every step clearly and helped me understand my options. Overall, she made the whole complex process feel manageable.”

Matt A · Santa Maria, CA

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Century 21 Hometown Realty
“Professional and easy to do business with .”

Grace Trujillo · Santa Maria, CA

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Century 21 Hometown Realty
“Michael Rowan had so much patience with us, as we were buying a home, but living far away from the area where we wanted to purchase a home. He followed through on all that we asked of him. He went out of his way to work with our son who does live in the area of the home we wanted to buy. He responded quickly to questions we phoned or e-mailed to him. He gathered information to give us more knowledge of the area we were interested in. My husband and I would recommend him to others.”

Patricia Rickert · Paso Robles, CA

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Century 21 Masters
“Melissa did a excellent job , I would recommend her to anyone. She took care of any issues that came up and got the job done . I commend her professionalism throughout the entire process of selling our house. 👍👍👍👍👍”

Haig G · Oxnard, CA

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eXP Realty
“From the very first meeting with Kyle, I felt very comfortable with his profesionalism...not only in how he handled himself, but also taking into consideration his knowledge of the real estate business. Kyle was not pushy nor was he forcefully opinionated. Kyle did not "play games" as he presented the realities of the property I wanted to sell, and he gave me a very good idea of value and expectations up front...no attempts to dissuade me over to his possible personal likings or personal opinions. Kyle mostly listened, and then quickly gave me legitimate and honest feedback on each item. Kyle was easy to contact throughout the sale process, which made everything seem easier than it might have been had Kyle not ben my agent.”

Susanna Robar · Los Osos, CA

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Coldwell Banker Premier Real Estate
“Elisabeth Braithwaite was a pleasure ro work with. She was right on top of everything.”

James Braithwaite · Lompoc, CA

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Century 21 Masters
“Sandy is a wonderful person. We were happy she was on our side. She is very patient, accessible, professional, has great personality and delightful attitude. She worked with the seller a lot better than we could have ever done on our own.”

Nezam Iraniparast · Newbury Park, CA

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Century 21 Masters Luxury
“Jack Hernandez was fantastic to work with throughout our home buying process. He was always responsive and communicative, keeping us informed at every step. His knowledge of the local market and ability to clearly explain things made the process much less stressful. He’s also very personable and genuinely empathetic, which made us feel supported the whole time. Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend him.”

Daniela · Nipomo, CA

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LPT Realty
“I contacted Agent Pronto and Heidi Parkins responded to my call within 5 minutes. She was nothing but helpful, caring and just all around wonderful. She knows what has to be done and does it. I'm recently widowed and Heidi was an angel sent to me. I couldn't have done any of this without her. She is the best and will always have a place in my life. She is a go getter, very professional and very ambitious and will make things happen for you. I can't say how much I appreciate and love her. She was with me every step of the process from selling to purchasing, and is still there helping me even after the purchase of my house. Heidi Parkins is top-notch in her field. I'd recommend Heidi for any of your real estate needs. Thank you, Heidi, for everything you've done to help me. You are truly the best!”

Saundra F. · Santa Maria, CA

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CHAMPION Real Estate

Frequently Asked Questions

There are more than 2 million real estate agents across the U.S., and you want to be sure the one you partner with is an experienced and trustworthy professional with strong local expertise covering the housing market in and around Carpinteria. Working with a proven agent will help you sell your home faster and for more money, and help you find your dream home at the best possible price.